Music Calendar...
In 1957 KEX/Portland disc jockey Al Priddy is fired for playing Elvis Presley's version of "White Christmas."
In 1960 Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" appeared on the charts.
In 1962 The Beatles' producer George Martin went to Liverpool to see Brian Epstein's new act, Gerry & The Pacemakers, at the Cavern Club. At the door, he met Cilla Black, who was working as the cloakroom attendant.
In 1963 The Beatles' "She Loves You" pushed "I Want To Hold Your Hand" out of the #1 spot on the UK chart. The group held the #1 spot for seven weeks.
In 1964 "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1964 "Mr. Lonely" by Bobby Vinton was #1, and "She's Not There" by the Zombies is #2 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1965 The Beatles played their last UK concert at Cardiff's Capitol Cinema.
In 1965 Tom Jones performed on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1966 Pink Floyd performs at London's Royal Albert Hall.
In 1967 A London Appeals Court commuted Brian Jones' 9-month prison stay for possession of cannabis after hearing testimony from 3 psychiatrists that Jones could not stand nine months behind bars.
In 1968 The Rolling Stones' "Rock 'n Roll Circus" is filmed at Wembley Studios for television. It never aired but was released on video in November 1996.
In 1969 The albums "From Memphis to Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley and "Hot Buttered Soul" by Isaac Hayes are certified gold.
In 1969 The Plastic Ono Band, featuring John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, and Alan White, debuts at the Toronto Peace Festival.
In 1970 "Love The One You're With" by Stephen Stills entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1970 "The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1973 Emerson, Lake & Palmer's album "Brain Salad Surgery" is certified gold.
In 1974 Guitarist Mick Taylor left the Rolling Stones. Ron Wood eventually replaces him.
In 1977 Crosby, Stills & Nash appeared on the cover of People magazine.
In 1980 Devo's single "Whip It" is certified gold, while Bruce Springsteen's album "The River" goes platinum.
In 1985 Former Rolling Stone keyboardist Ian Stewart died of a heart attack at age 47.
In 1987 Michael Jackson & George Michael released the first picture disc CDs.
In 1987 "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" by Pet Shop Boys entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1987 "Faith" by George Michael hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 4 weeks.
In 1988 Madonna signed a 5-film deal with Columbia Pictures.
In 1990 Frank Sinatra celebrated his 75th birthday at the sold-out Diamond Jubilee Concert at the Meadowlands' Byrne Arena in New Jersey.
In 1990 Barry Manilow's album "Because It's Christmas" is certified gold.
In 1995 Michael Jackson leaves a New York hospital, six days after collapsing during rehearsals for an HBO concert.
In 1996 Clint Black received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1997 The Doors' "Box Set" went gold, while the albums "Third Eye Blind" by Third Eye Blind and "No Secrets" by Carly Simon were both certified platinum.
In 1999 Paul McCartney told London's Sunday Telegraph newspaper that he cried for 14 months following the April 1998 death of his wife, Linda, but said he would now get on with his life.
In 2000 The albums "East Coast Invasion/West Coast" by Beatles and "Landing On Water" by Neil Young were released.
In 2001 The state of Nevada declared this day Frank Sinatra Day.
In 2003 Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is knighted by Britain.
In 2007 Rock architect Ike Turner, who brutally abused former wife and rock icon Tina Turner, died in San Diego. He was 76.
In 1960 Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" appeared on the charts.
In 1962 The Beatles' producer George Martin went to Liverpool to see Brian Epstein's new act, Gerry & The Pacemakers, at the Cavern Club. At the door, he met Cilla Black, who was working as the cloakroom attendant.
In 1963 The Beatles' "She Loves You" pushed "I Want To Hold Your Hand" out of the #1 spot on the UK chart. The group held the #1 spot for seven weeks.
In 1964 "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1964 "Mr. Lonely" by Bobby Vinton was #1, and "She's Not There" by the Zombies is #2 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1965 The Beatles played their last UK concert at Cardiff's Capitol Cinema.
In 1965 Tom Jones performed on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1966 Pink Floyd performs at London's Royal Albert Hall.
In 1967 A London Appeals Court commuted Brian Jones' 9-month prison stay for possession of cannabis after hearing testimony from 3 psychiatrists that Jones could not stand nine months behind bars.
In 1968 The Rolling Stones' "Rock 'n Roll Circus" is filmed at Wembley Studios for television. It never aired but was released on video in November 1996.
In 1969 The albums "From Memphis to Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley and "Hot Buttered Soul" by Isaac Hayes are certified gold.
In 1969 The Plastic Ono Band, featuring John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, and Alan White, debuts at the Toronto Peace Festival.
In 1970 "Love The One You're With" by Stephen Stills entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1970 "The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1973 Emerson, Lake & Palmer's album "Brain Salad Surgery" is certified gold.
In 1974 Guitarist Mick Taylor left the Rolling Stones. Ron Wood eventually replaces him.
In 1977 Crosby, Stills & Nash appeared on the cover of People magazine.
In 1980 Devo's single "Whip It" is certified gold, while Bruce Springsteen's album "The River" goes platinum.
In 1985 Former Rolling Stone keyboardist Ian Stewart died of a heart attack at age 47.
In 1987 Michael Jackson & George Michael released the first picture disc CDs.
In 1987 "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" by Pet Shop Boys entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1987 "Faith" by George Michael hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 4 weeks.
In 1988 Madonna signed a 5-film deal with Columbia Pictures.
In 1990 Frank Sinatra celebrated his 75th birthday at the sold-out Diamond Jubilee Concert at the Meadowlands' Byrne Arena in New Jersey.
In 1990 Barry Manilow's album "Because It's Christmas" is certified gold.
In 1995 Michael Jackson leaves a New York hospital, six days after collapsing during rehearsals for an HBO concert.
In 1996 Clint Black received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1997 The Doors' "Box Set" went gold, while the albums "Third Eye Blind" by Third Eye Blind and "No Secrets" by Carly Simon were both certified platinum.
In 1999 Paul McCartney told London's Sunday Telegraph newspaper that he cried for 14 months following the April 1998 death of his wife, Linda, but said he would now get on with his life.
In 2000 The albums "East Coast Invasion/West Coast" by Beatles and "Landing On Water" by Neil Young were released.
In 2001 The state of Nevada declared this day Frank Sinatra Day.
In 2003 Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is knighted by Britain.
In 2007 Rock architect Ike Turner, who brutally abused former wife and rock icon Tina Turner, died in San Diego. He was 76.
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